Dmitry vs Maksym

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya, Dimi

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Maksym

Boy #5,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, greatest one"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Polish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,628
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maks, Max

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Popularity Comparison

Dmitry Rank #5,493
Maksym Rank #5,628

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 vs #5628 for Maksym.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dmitry ___

  • Dmitry Alexander
  • Dmitry Ivan
  • Dmitry Nikolai
  • Dmitry Viktor
  • Dmitry Sergei
  • Dmitry Michael

Maksym ___

  • Maksym Bohdan
  • Maksym Ivan
  • Maksym Sergiy
  • Maksym James
  • Maksym Alexander
  • Maksym Viktor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

If you choose Maksym

Dmytro Andriy Oleksandr Natalya Iryna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitry or Maksym more popular?

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 compared to Maksym at #5628 in the United States.

What do Dmitry and Maksym mean?

Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin). Maksym means "the greatest, greatest one" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Dmitry and Maksym boy or girl names?

Dmitry is primarily a boy name. Maksym is primarily a boy name.

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